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Port Reaction and Response to Partial Government Shutdown

Tue, Jan 08, 2019

Safety and security are the top priorities at the Port of Seattle. The Port relies heavily on federal partners—including Transportation Security Administration officers for security screening, U.S. Customs and Border Protection of...

Main Rice, Director of Diversity in Contracting, Port of Seattle

Mian Rice Promoted to New Director of Diversity in Contracting

Thu, Jan 03, 2019

The Port of Seattle has promoted Mian Rice to the position of Director of Diversity in Contracting. He was in the acting-director role from his prior position as Small Business Program and Policy Manager. The promotion is effectiv...

Pete Ramels Hired as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Fri, Dec 14, 2018

Port of Seattle Commission President Courtney Gregoire and Executive Director Steve Metruck have announced that Pete Ramels has been hired to serve as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for the Port of Seattle. Ramels cu...

Celebrations at Sea-Tac: Season of Light, Seattle, WA, graphic image

Holiday Spirit Is in the Air at Sea-Tac Airport

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Parades of costumed characters, live music, and reindeer will be part of the holiday spirit over the next three weeks as three million travelers are expected to pass through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport between December 13...

Cascade mountains are beautifully forested with conifers, Lewis County, Washington

Port Commission Approves Fourth Annual Tourism Funds

Tue, Dec 11, 2018

Port of Seattle Commissioners approved a fourth annual round of funding for the Tourism Marketing Support Program, which provides matching funds for organizations throughout the state of Washington to promote tourism. The $200,000...